As an Account Executive, you should be someone who views marketing and advertising as a career and not just a job. You must be passionate about working in a fast paced and energetic environment, no two days are ever the same - so if new challenges excite you, you have the ability to multitask like a pro and have a strong project management skillset, then this role is perfect for you.
As an Account Executive you’ll be supporting the team to produce memorable and effective campaigns for our clients. All the while building strong relationships with both our clients and internal agency stakeholders.
You’ll also be involved in running internal agency projects and tasks, which gives invaluable experience in understanding the many facets that make up and advertising agency.
As the Account Executive you will be responsible for :
Supporting your senior Account Management team with the project management of TTL campaigns (often with a digital focus).
Communicating with clients on a day-to-day basis across multiple brands and disciplines.
Management of client expectations, timelines and service delivery through day-to-day communication with the client.
Responsibilities :
Working efficiently and smoothly with seniors
Learning and following process from seniors
Following company process, contact reports, Chase management, budget tracking etc.
Honing excellent communication skills
Developing effective and confident presentation skills
Oversight and guidance of the campaign-building process
The ability to determine and prioritize hi-low priority work
Management of internal and external stakeholder expectations
Constantly drive for client satisfaction and positive feedback
Constant, effective communication with internal and external stakeholder on all work you are responsible for. Being proactive in the way you communicate and upward manage is essential.
Problem solving
Timekeeping, deadline management and punctuality
Co-worker relationships
Skills growth, industry research and constantly seeking personal growth and upskilling yourself
Ensuring high and consistent quality of your own work
Ensuring quality control of work delivered from studio
Personal Profile
The successful new candidate will be passionate about the advertising and communications industry, highly motivated with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
The following attributes are also essential :
Highly organised
Multi-tasker
Ability to self-manage with ease
A team player
Enjoy working under pressure
Working independently and collaboratively with key team members
Hungry to learn and grow - always willing to try something new
Thrive in an ever-changing environment
A passion for storytelling
A keen eye for detail and a drive for perfection
Deadline awareness and ability to handle pressure
Taking initiative and ownership of your projects, be your authentic self, never be a paper-pusher!
Pro-actively solving problems
An acute sense of responsibility and accountability
Cool, calm and optimistic
Enjoying the thrill of a challenge
Motivated by a desire to add value to the agency and your clients’ business
A sense of humour. Remember, we work hard but we play hard too.
Celebrate the small stuff, and praise fellow colleagues for jobs well done.
Qualifications
Educated to a Diploma or Degree level
Marketing and Communication qualification essential
Managing the expectations of multiple stakeholders seamlessly to deliver according to the brief and strategy, and always to the highest standard
Digital communication knowledge and interest
Advertising and communication knowledge and interest